shock absorptionn.
/ˈʃɒk əbˌzɔːpʃn/, /ˈʃɒk əbˌsɔːpʃn/, U.S. /ˈʃɑk əbˌzɔrpʃən/, /ˈʃɑk əbˌsɔrpʃən/ The action or process of absorbing mechanical shock and dampening vibrations. Cf. shock absorber n. 1.
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1882 Ohio Med. Jrnl. 1881–2 1 536 As this process of shock-absorption cannot be combined with the principle of the maximum of strength in the minimum of space the hollow cylinder would have to be enlarged.
1902 Horseless Age 14 May 574/3 Springs used for the purpose of shock absorption should be fairly stiff, of good material, properly hardened, and should have practically all the set taken out of them before they are used.
1966 SAE Trans. (Soc. Automotive Engineers) 74 806/1 Rough fields require much more shock absorption between the airframe and the field surface to keep ground-induced airframe loads at reasonable levels.
2012 Independent 6 Aug. 7/2 The material gives to the downward force applied by the athlete, providing comfort, cushioning and better shock absorption.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2022).
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